Jack was born in Los Angeles California to Lucas Charles Schmidt and Eleanore Catherine Schmidt. He has one sister Barbara Morreale. He attended school in Fortuna California and Bell Gardens California where he graduated High School in 1954. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. Jack worked as a business man for many years and in 1974 he transferred to Sacramento as a regional manager for NCR Corporation. In 1976 he started his own business that his sons still manage today. Jack loved cars, golfing in his younger years, trips to the donut shop and watching high school sports. His favorite activities however included anything with his children and grandchildren. Jack is survived by his cherished wife of 59 ½ years Mary. Together they had six children; Michael (Dena) Schmidt, Steven (Penny) Schmidt, John (Carey) Schmidt, Sherri (Martin) Cook, Blain (Kristy) Schmidt, and Jannelle (Dwight) Wride. He is the loving “Papa” to 33 grandchildren and 23 great -grandchildren (and counting!) as well as many nieces, nephews and close friends who are like family. Jack is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and his service will be held on Friday April 6, 2018 at 10:00am at the Loomis LDS Chapel 3345 Margaret Drive, Loomis, CA
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